Manufacturing Professional - Production Planning & Scheduling

Baker Hughes; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

401k plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Manufacturing Professional specializing in Production Planning & Scheduling. You will develop and support production plans, coordinate material availability, and align activities with KPIs across cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, efficient manufacturing.

The role requires ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), strong organizational skills, and the ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, materials management.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Managing master planning activities, material processes, and production planning systems.
• Preparing, maintaining, and updating production schedules to meet business and customer requirements.
• Coordinating purchasing requirements to ensure material availability and uninterrupted production.
• Ensuring operational alignment with production plans and KPIs.
• Monitoring and optimizing inventory levels to support manufacturing efficiency and minimize shortages.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing solutions to enhance operational performance.
• Collaborating with sales, engineering, maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to exchange critical operational information.
• Supporting manufacturing operations by managing routine planning and scheduling activities.
• Maintaining accurate ERP data and transactions in SAP/Oracle.
• Following established manufacturing processes, procedures, and guidelines to support operational objectives.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Materials management

ERP systems

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma with 4 years experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Do you enjoy coordinating production schedules and ensuring manufacturing operations run efficiently?

Are you passionate about material planning, inventory optimization, and driving operational excellence through effective scheduling and collaboration?

Join our Team!

Baker Hughes is being recognized as a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. Our Field Services team is ensuring operational excellence, equipment reliability, and customer success through advanced technical expertise and hands‑on support.

Partner with the best

Manufacturing Professional - Production Planning & Scheduling, you will work independently and within a team environment to develop and support products, systems, and technologies while achieving project objectives. You will apply fundamental electrical engineering principles to solve technical challenges, support project execution, and contribute to the delivery of integrated solutions for customers. Working across multiple disciplines, you will help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements.

As a Manufacturing Professional - Production Planning & Scheduling, you will be responsible for:

• Managing master planning activities, material processes, and production planning systems.
• Preparing, maintaining, and updating production schedules to meet business and customer requirements.
• Coordinating purchasing requirements to ensure material availability and uninterrupted production.
• Ensuring operational alignment with production plans and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitoring and optimizing inventory levels to support manufacturing efficiency and minimize shortages.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing solutions to enhance operational performance.
• Collaborating with sales, engineering, maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to exchange critical operational information.
• Supporting manufacturing operations by managing routine planning and scheduling activities.
• Maintaining accurate ERP system data and performing transactions within systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Following established manufacturing processes, procedures, and guidelines to support operational objectives.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will

• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. or a High School Diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Have experience in production planning, scheduling, materials management, or manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrate experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Possess knowledge of inventory management and production planning processes.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have the ability to analyze operational data and support informed decision‑making.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
• Have strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Work in a Way That Works for You

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• The role is scheduled from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Onsite 5 days

Working With Us

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We know we are better when our teams feel supported, engaged, and empowered. We invest in the well‑being of our workforce, provide opportunities for growth, and build leaders who bring out the best in others.

Working For You

At Baker Hughes, we reward those who embrace change and contribute to our ongoing success. You can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Professional - Production Planning & Scheduling

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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